Fast like an app, as easy to reach as a website, no app store needed
Progressive web apps for users who don't want to install an app.
Your customers use mobile devices. But many find downloading an app too much trouble. A progressive web app runs directly in the browser, loads as fast as an app, and works offline. Nobody has to install anything.
Most users won't install an app. They will use a PWA
Native apps need a download from the app store, constant updates, and approval from Apple and Google. A progressive web app skips all of that. It runs directly in the browser, loads fast, and works offline. Users can add it to their home screen. The effort is much smaller than building two native apps. We build PWAs with Vue and Nuxt, the same technology we use for our portals.
PWA benefits
Fast and reliable
Service workers and caching keep content on the device. That is why the page loads almost instantly on the second visit.
Works offline
The app keeps working without an internet connection. Input is saved and sent as soon as the network is back.
Installable
Users add the app to their home screen and open it from there like a native app. No detour through the app store.
PWA features
Native features
- Push notifications
- Camera and microphone access
- Geolocation
- Offline storage
Performance
- App shell architecture
- Service worker caching
- Background sync
- Responsive design
Tech stack
Frontend
- Vue.js / Nuxt
- Service workers
- Web app manifest
Backend
- Node.js
- Push API
- REST/GraphQL APIs
Storage
- IndexedDB
- Cache Storage
- LocalStorage
Is a PWA right for your project?
In a free 30-minute intro call we work out whether a progressive web app fits your requirements and what building one would involve. We work in English and German.
Jens Bohl Founder and Managing Director